James Collins

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James Collins

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ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
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L OCAL BAND
By Glenn Swift
f Boss Groove isn’t the best
band on the Treasure
Coast, it’s at least tied for
first. Then again, this
seven-piece, wall-of-sound
ensemble can take its act
to the big city anytime... and never
have to bow its head to anyone.
Featuring some of the greatest,
most soulful and melodic covers of
rock’s greatest artists, Boss
Groove is a throwback to another
era, when music was more than
just a backdrop to a flashy video,
and melodies would take you “to
that other place.”
“I look at us as being keepers of
the flame,” said lead singer
Charles Jones, whose soulful voice
is a unique cross between Al
Jarreau and Seal. “We’re definitely
not your typical ‘bar band.’”
And how...
If you go to hear Boss Groove,
you’re not just going to hear music
you can dance to. You’re going to
see a show.
“That’s our main focus,” said Bill
Bedwell, trumpet/keyboard player
and one of the band’s original
members. “We’re performers... we
want to dig into the senses.”
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Bedwell ought to know. He and
Tom Hoffelder, sax player and
childhood friend, helped put
together the original band back in
1995.
“From the beginning, I always visualized a full-sized band. I wanted
us to be able to do a variety of different things.”
“We spend a lot of time rehearsing,
so we can get every bar and
phrase just right,” said Mark
Thomas, sax, trumpet, and trombone player. “Wade Jackson, our
guitar player, is a perfectionist. You
can count on Wade to make sure
that we copy the original arrangement down to the very last detail.
Then we put our own Boss Groove
twist on it,” Thomas added.
Quite often, the band’s “twist”
makes for an entirely different
song, such as the group’s carefully-constructed rendition of Eagles
megahit, “Hotel California.” (You’ll
have to hear this one in person.)
That’s putting it lightly.
BG plays a sophisticated mix ranging from Chicago and Steely Dan
to Elton John and James Brown.
But don’t think that this is a band
that likes to “warm up” a bit before
tackling those more difficult numbers. The band’s “in your face”
style is non-stop, from beginning to
end. In fact, BG frequently opens
their first set with a Chicago classic
like “Beginnings” or “25 or 6 to 4.”
And a few tunes later, they’re more
than ready for the Godfather of
Soul’s “I Feel Good” – a song that’s
got more stops and fast forwards
than a CD player.
“Certain songs really work with the
horns,” said Bedwell.
Unquestionably, the band’s ability
to play some of pop music’s more
difficult compositions is reflective of
each member’s exceptional musical skill... and work ethic.
Readily apparent is the sense of
togetherness among the band’s
members. BG’s on-stage presence
exudes a syncopation that goes far
beyond beats and rhythms.
Arguably this is due in large part to
the band’s organization. ”We don’t
have a front man,” said Bedwell,
who went on to add something else
that clearly reflected the feelings of
the entire group.
“We’re seven guys with the same
goals. We consider ourselves
brothers.”
Always more willing to talk about
their music than about themselves,
the group was also quick to credit
their “two guys in the trenches” for
the integral role they play in the
band’s success. “Our two sound
guys, Bobby and Ed, do an incredible job in getting things just right,”
said Andre Boucher, the group’s
bass player.
During its twelve-year history, the
band has had its share of personnel changes, but the band’s veterans are convinced that with the
addition of “hard-knocking” Maz
Sietsma on drums and “Chocolate
Thunder” Jones on lead vocals the
band is better than ever.
“We’ve had a number of transitions, but this is the pinnacle,” said
Thomas.
Apparently a number of folks have
always though the band was “pretty good.” Over the years, BG has
played all over South Florida and
opened for a number of big-time
acts: Blood Sweat and Tears, Bad
Company, Little Feat, Georgia
Satellites, Dave Mason, Molly
Hatchett, Marshall Tucker and
Dave Mason to name just some.
Not too shabby.
These days you’re best chance to
catch them is at the Ashley
Restaurant, one of the Treasure
Coast’s chicest entertainment venues located at 61 SW Osceola St.
in historic downtown Stuart (directly across the street from the Lyric
Theatre.) The band has two gigs
coming up at the Ashley: Friday,
September 7 and Saturday,
September 8. (Both performances
begin at 10pm.)
Don’t miss out on seeing this
amazing and incredibly talented
show band, Boss Groove.
For more information,
www.bossgroove.com.
go
to
BUZZ ON THE STREE TS
By Glenn Swift
elp a Teacher Fund
founders
Rhett
Palmer, the talkshow host of Rhett
Palmer Live radio,
which is heard every morning
from 6 AM to 10AM on 1370AM,
and
David
A.
Walsh,
Commercial Broker/Associate
with Michael Thorpe Real
Estate, formed the "HELP A
TEACHER FUND" in 2003.
Today Rhett and David have
announced that they will have
their third activity to raise money
for the "HELP A TEACHER
FUND." The event will be an
exciting show featuring internationally-known singing star and
composer Cahal Dunne, who
appears regularly all over the
United States and in Ireland.
Two shows will be held at the
VERO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
on Saturday, October, 27, at
2PM and 7PM.
The last event for the HELP A
TEACHER FUND resulted in
raising $7500. Teachers were
asked to write in and describe
why they needed funds for their
classroom activities. Over 160
emails were received and 15
teachers were awarded cash
prizes of $500 each to use for
books and other materials to
help their students. Some
teachers actually bought lunches for their students, One
brought a child to the movies
with her child because the child,
lacking in money, had never
been to a movie.
Appearing with Cahal Dunne
will be the world champion
Rondeau dancers in their glorious costumes. These performers always stop the show. Rhett
Palmer will make an appearance giving his rendition of "God
Bless America" -- always a hit at
the Red, White and Blue show
put on by the award-winning
Vero Beach High School band.
Tickets are only $25. Five dollars of each ticket will be donated to
the HELP A TEACHER fund. There will be prizes JUST FOR
TEACHERS at each show. Rhett and David ask all to come out,
see a wonderful wholesome show, and help our teachers. For
more info send e-mail to: Teacher@thelocalbuzzmag.com
ON THE TOWN
By Sara Giza
very Friday, our collective
community begins making plans for the night
after a hard day and
week at work. We rejoice,
preparing to party and
relax, in our much deserved time off.
What should we do? Where should we
go?
Most often, heading down to West
Palm Beach or other nearby cities
appears to be the most viable choice.
Of course, these larger cities offer several more options for entertainment
and nightlife. The “scene” here is practically non-existent and played out, as
some have said. The few venues in
our lovely Treasure Coast struggle to
sustain themselves and cannot afford
the glitz and glamour that draw us to
other cities. Diversity is not the
Treasure Coast’s specialty.
Recently, news began circulating of a
new bar opening in the Treasure Coast
this summer. The proprietor’s decision
to open a new establishment was
based upon his observation that the
Treasure Coast is seriously lacking in
quality nightlife. He too noticed our
tendency to seek out entertainment
elsewhere.
venues with offerings to please everyone. Not to mention, there are two
great theatres within an easy commute, the Lyric in Stuart, and the
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach. Both
of these, offer the usual plays one
would expect plus nights filled with live
music and noteworthy comedians. For
patrons who want dinner and entertainment rolled into one, the Ashley in
downtown Stuart has both.
Rebar, our area’s gay and lesbian
bar/club, may leave much to be
desired when compared to larger
establishments, such as Kashmir in
West Palm Beach. However, Rebar
excels in creating a relaxed atmosphere. It lacks that dreaded quality of a
“meat market” that the larger bars possess. Rebar is often frequented by
straight couples and friends who simply want to have a few beers, dance,
and watch the drag show. Everyone is
welcome, as there is a non-judgmental, no-need-to-impress vibe. While
this bar has gone through several
transformations over the years, management continues to try new things.
Currently, Rebar has Twisted Fridays
where the drag show is interactive,
and a handful of audience members
get turned into the opposite sex within
minutes of being pulled back stage.
Creating new establishments would
aide our economy and hopefully revitalize the scene that is so lacking. This
is a great idea and theory. However,
this would only be a temporary solution
to a long-term problem. How long
would it take for this new bar to get old
and played out too? We really don’t
need new businesses. We need to
stop leaving. We need to support the
local establishments we already have.
Although there may not be a plethora
of bar and clubs in the Treasure Coast,
we do have a handful of unique establishments that do not deserve to go by
unnoticed. The myth that there is
“nothing to do” in our community, is
perpetuated by those who consciously
choose to go elsewhere. There is
much to do, for those who take the
time to look.
Stage East, formerly the Atomic
Garage, is a great alternative venue
with a big punk rock feel. It’s the kind
of place where diversity rules and no
one bothers you. They have a large
layout, with a stage and plenty of floor
space, so you’re not crammed up
against anyone you don’t want to be.
You can check out one of their many
shows, which often feature local
bands. When there isn’t a performance, you can relax and shoot a game
of pool. Beer drinkers alike can enjoy
the selection of draft beers. While most
bars in this area carry the usual Bud
and Bud Light on tap, Stage East
offers harder to find and rarely seen
choices such as Old Scratch,
Yuengling Lager and Flying Dog. Plus,
the owner of this venue has a huge
heart, having hosted benefit shows for
great causes.
Rebar and Stage East are two local
bars worth checking out. Exodus
Coffee and Culture, our local independent coffee house, are eclectic
Exodus Coffee and Culture continues
to be the premier independent coffee
house of the Treasure Coast. Some
people may hear the word “coffee” and
count Exodus out as a possible option
for nightlife. However, do not let words
sway you in your decision making.
Exodus continues to have a large
selection of imported beers and wine
to choose from. They offer several different forms of entertainment, from
great versatile live music, to open mic
and comedy nights. When you’re looking for a more relaxed way to unwind,
Exodus is the place to go. Often, the
patrons of Exodus become great
friends, and there are always some
interesting people willing to converse
with you.
The Lyric Theatre, located in downtown Stuart, has been named on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1925, the Lyric Theatre was an
operating silent movie house until the
depression. The theatre was bought
and sold several times, each time transitioning. It was even bought and used
by a church in the 70s. However, today
it remains a versatile venue, having
hosted traditional theatre performances, concerts from every musical genre,
fundraisers and the like. The historic
charm and architecture can be appreciated by all. The younger generation
forewarned, a night at the “theatre” is
not as stuffy as it used to be.
Previously, controversial comedian
extraordinaire Kathy Griffin performed
at the Lyric, and Patton Oswald is slated to take the stage on September 21.
Riverside Theatre, of Vero Beach, may
require a slightly longer drive for some
of us, but it is definitely worth checking
out. Built on 54 acres in 1973,
Riverside Theatre is a state-of-the-art
facility. The several Broadway and Off
Broadway plays performed there each
year, are all directed by experienced
professionals. They encourage community involvement and work cooperatively with the adjacent Riverside
Children’s Theatre. Recently, the
Riverside underwent a massive
$20,000,000 renovation, expanding
the lobby, renovating the main
stage/audience chamber, and adding
a chic cabaret theatre. Broken into
sections that can accommodate up to
700 theatregoers in one area alone,
Riverside Theatre has a long history of
celebrity appearances dating back to
the 70s, including a performance by
the notable Ray Charles.
The Ashley, located just off of the
water in downtown Stuart, is a fullservice restaurant. The view of the
river creates a relaxing vibe and
atmosphere. Their lunch and dinner
menu will please all, with great affordable selections and meals generally
$15 or less. After appeasing your
appetite, you can sit back and enjoy
great musical performances. They
offer a wide array of entertainment,
and you can hear everything from jazz
and rock, to some good ole’ top 40s
and oldies.
The majority of these establishments
are locally owned and independently
run by residents of our community.
Even still, there are other treasures
among us that have not been mentioned. It would be impossible to cover
all of the noteworthy places in one article alone. One thing remains true.
Sometimes, it may appear that the
grass is greener elsewhere. However,
if you look close enough, our backyard
is looking pretty good.
ON STAGE
By Robert Hooper
atton Oswalt has
been a stand-up
comedian for nearly
twenty years and
recently released a
second full-length
comedy album, "Werewolves
and Lollipops." His “in your face”
style of stand-up comedy is
often described as acerbic and
sarcastic, and typically covers
topics ranging from pop culture
frivolity, such as comic book
supervillains and 1980s hair
metal, to deeper societal issues,
like American excess, rampant
materialism, foreign policy, and
religion. (As you might have
guessed, Oswalt is an avowed
atheist.) In keeping with his
philosophical and political bias,
quite a few of his routines are
about vice, especially pornography and alcohol. In fact, one of
his most famous lines is: "Do
you think you have a problem
when you refer to all alcohol as
'pain-go-bye-bye-juice'?"
In his impressive career, Oswalt
has appeared in over twenty
movies, including "Magnolia,"
"Reno 911!: Miami," and the
documentary, "The Comedians
of Comedy," which he also created and produced. In addition
to playing the character
“Spence” for nine seasons on
the CBS sitcom "The King of
Queens," he’s a frequent guest
on "Late Night with Conan
O’Brien" and "Jimmy Kimmel
Live." He’s also a recurring
voice actor on "Kim Possible,"
"SpongeBob SquarePants,"
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"Aqua Teen Hunger Force,"
"Crank Yankers," and video
games like the "Grand Theft
Auto" series. (He gets killed in a
lot of those.)
The highly-acclaimed comic has
also appeared on several popular television comedy series,
including "Seinfeld," "Mr. Show"
and "Newsradio" (where he
wasn’t killed). He has made
numerous other appearances
on television as well: “Home
Movies,”
“Dr.
Katz,”
“Professional
Therapist,”
“Human Giant,” “Tom Goes to
the Mayor,” “Aqua Teen Hunger
Force,” “I Love the ‘80s,” “Static
Shock,” “The Weird Al Show,”
“Static
Shock,”
“Batman,”
“Comedy Central’s Last Laugh
’06,” and “The Fairly Odd
Parents” as the writer of the
Crimson Chin comics. He lent
his voice in the Playstation 2
video game Grand Theft Auto:
San Andreas and was a caller
on the WTCR show, "The Tight
End Zone," where he states
incredibly obvious things about
sports.
In addition to his frequent
screen and stage appearances,
Oswalt is also a regular columnist for "The New York Times
Magazine," and was an un-credited writer on the "Borat" movie.
This summer, he’s the lead
voice in the new Pixar film,
"Ratatouille," playing a rat
named Remy who dreams of
being a chef in Paris.
He has also released “222
(Chunklet),” an unedited version
Photo Provided
of 2004’s "Feelin' Kinda Patton"
in that same year, along with the
Comedy Central stand-up special "No Reason to Complain." A
limited-edition EP called "Patton
vs. Alcohol vs. Zach vs. Patton"
(with Zach Galifianakis) was
later issued, as was the limited
edition "Pennsylvania Macaroni
Company" EP.
In July of 2006, Oswalt's comic
script "Fruit Pies!" was turned
into a short film available at
YouTube (www.youtube.com)
and
MySpace
(www.myspace.com). He also
appeared on the Comedy
Central Roast of William
Shatner and most recently
appeared on the Comedy
Central Roast of Flavor Flav.
Undoubtedly, this is a very funny
guy. And here’s your chance to
laugh along with him in person.
Don't miss the zany, yet
thought-provoking, comedy of
Patton
Oswalt,
Friday,
September 21 at the Lyric
Theatre in historic downtown
Stuart. There will be two shows:
6:00pm and 9:00pm.
For tickets or more information, please call
772-286-7827 or visit
www.lyrictheatre.com.
CONTENT WARNING:
OSWALT’S COMEDY IS
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY!!!
ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ
By Glenn Swift
or nearly thirty years, famed
piano and keyboard player
Russ Ferrante has been one
of the leading forces in contemporary jazz. He has had
an enormous influence on
the “fusion” scene, masterfully mixing elements of jazz, rock, and r&b into his highly-acclaimed work. With his band, the
"I didn’t choose the piano, my parents
did,” laughed Ferrante. “They thought it
would be a nice thing for me to learn how
to play… to broaden my horizons.”
So there you have it – a heart-felt confession from one of the world’s most highly
respected jazz pianists. Then again, you
don’t have to feel too badly; Ferrante wasn’t exactly dragged kicking and screaming. And as for the whole coercion thing…
and listening to my favorite recordings and
transcribing songs and solos. Regrettably I
never formally studied music in school."
With regard to influences, he added: "The
first recording I heard that really got me
excited about being a musician was "Swiss
Movement" by Les McCann and Eddie
Harris. I loved the way the musicians combined jazz, R&B, and gospel music. This
marriage of jazz and R&B was something
I heard a lot around San Jose where I grew
up. However, there was one musician in
particular, Clifford Coulter, who greatly
inspired me.
"At around the same time, I was introduced to John Coltrane's "My Favorite
Things" and various recordings by Miles
Davis. I didn't understand that music at all
but nonetheless, I immediately loved it!
Along with these recordings, I was listening to and drawing inspiration from The
Beatles, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club
Band" and Joni Mitchell's first album
"Clouds."
Although most associate Ferrante with the
Yellowjackets, his musical accomplishments go far beyond the famed group.
Yellowjackets, Ferrante has performed all
over the globe with jazz greats like Lee
Ritenour, Tom Scott, Ernie Watts, and
Robben Ford.
And thanks to the Florida Smooth Jazz
Association and Jazz Series Brevard...he’s
coming to the Space Coast.
Yes... Ferrante and the world-renowned
Yellowjackets, along with saxophonist
extraordinaire Eric Marienthal, will be
performing at 7:30pm, Sunday, September
30, at the Space Coast Convention
Center/Holiday Inn Express, located just
off of I-95 at SR 520 (Exit 201) in Cocoa.
Tickets range from $18 to $32 and dinner/concert packages are available.
Ferrante’s first exposure to music came
from his church, where his father was the
choir director as well as being a frequent
vocal soloist and leader of a vocal gospel
quartet. His father’s whole family was
music lovers, and several of his brothers
and sisters had marvelous voices -- something Russ admits never got passed on to
him.
As for how he came to choose the piano,
well… he really didn’t.
he didn’t have to be “forced” for very long.
In fact, Ferrante took to the new instrument like a fish to water.
“I began taking piano lessons at 9 and
immediately fell in love with it. And
although I’ve experimented with other
instruments on occassion, with the exception of some work on percussion, it’s
always been the piano for me. I never really had the desire to strap on an electric guitar and be a rock star. In fact, my goal
musically growing up was to someday be a
church pianist. Obviously, my musical
interests took me elsewhere, but my sister
who is two years younger actually went on
to fulfill my parent's dreams. She is now
directing the music program for a church
in Watsonville, CA," Ferrante said proudly.
As for musical education, Ferrante said
this: "I took lessons from a wonderful
piano teacher in San Jose, CA named Ann
Penner, from age 9-16 or so, nothing
fancy, just the basics. I got interested in
jazz and pop around the age of 15 and
studied jazz from whatever sources were
available, notably scattered lessons with
local jazz musicians, jazz theory books
that I found or were recommended to me,
"I've been privileged to write with and produce records for: Bobby McFerrin, Al
Jarreau, Michael Franks, Diane Reeves,
Rita Coolidge, Sadao Watanabe, Marilyn
Scott, Kevyn Lettau, Eric Marienthal, and
Sergio Salvatore among others. I've also
arranged for Take 6, The GRP Big Band,
Lee Ritenour, and many others."
Then again, Ferrante is first and foremost
associated with the Yellowjackets, a group
that Ferrante is not only proud of, but emotionally bonded.
“I’m very fortunate to play with such an
extraordinarily talented group of musicians, some of whom I’ve been playing
with for a long time.”
The aesthetic intimacy that Ferrante has
cultivated with the band has been the
source of much of its greatness.
“We like to think of ourselves as the 1970
New York Knicks,” said Ferrante, an avid
sports fan.
Now just in case you’re not into professional basketball, the legendary team to
which Ferrante compares “the jackets” to
is often cited in the sports world as one of
the finest examples of how the total can be
far greater than the sum of the parts.
The Yellowjackets “team” also allows
Ferrante a great deal of artistic freedom.
“I know I can take a riff and run with it,
because the other guys in the band will
instinctively know how to cover for me,”
smiled Ferrante, who could not be more
proud of the band that in many ways is a
throwback to the classical jazz era.
“We’ve never concerned ourselves with
what would sell or feel the need to get people up on their feet clapping their hands.
We just want to make beautiful music.”
And that’s just what Ferrante and the
Yellowjakcets will be doing on Sunday
evening at 7:30 pm, Sept. 30 at the Space
Coast Convention Center in Cocoa.
Don’t miss a great opportunity
to hear one of the great forces in
contemporary jazz today. Call
(321)783-9004 and Get Your
Tickets Now!
Local Band Gigs
_________________ ___Sept 1________ __ __________
Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar
(Stuart) 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart)
_________________ ___Sept 4________ __ __________
Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Bch) 7:00 PM 11:00 PM
Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero Bch)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
_________________ _ _Sept 5____ ____ __ __________
Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft.
Pierce Marina (Fort Pierce)
(Stuart)
Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith
Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort
Pierce Community Center (Fort Pierce)
Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak
Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce)
Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce
Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica
Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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(Hutchinson Island) (Stuart)
_________________ ___Sept 8 _______ __ __________
(Stuart)
Sunset Saturday Night Concert in the Park at Humiston Park
(Vero Bch) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
_________________ ___Sept 9_______ __ __________
_________________ ___Sept 11_______ __ __________
_________________ ___Sept 12_______ __ __________
(Stuart)
Open Mic Jam and Karaoke with Trebor and Robert Vines at
Sips Lounge (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00
PM
_________________ ___Sept 13______ __ __________
Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce (Fort
Pierce)
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(Stuart)
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LIVE & L OCAL
_________________ ___Sept 18________ __ __________
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
_________________ _ _Sept 19____ ____ __ __________
(Stuart)
_________________ ___Sept 20________ __ __________
Pierce)
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(Stuart)
Sunset Saturday Night Concert in the Park at Humiston Park
(Vero Bch) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
_________________ ___Sept 23 _______ __ __________
_________________ ___Sept 25_______ __ __________
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
_________________ ___Sept 26 _______ __ __________
(Stuart)
Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor
Place (Fort Pierce) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Open Mic Jam and Karaoke with Trebor and Robert Vines at
Sips Lounge (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
_________________ ___Sept 27 _______ __ __________
Pierce)
_________________ ___Sept 28 _______ __ __________
________________ _____Sept 29 _________ __ __________
(Stuart)
Cacophony of Jazz and Poetry 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
_________________ ___Sept 30________ __ __________
_________________ ___Oct 2________ __ __________
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
_________________ ___Oct 3________ __ __________
(Stuart)
_________________ ___Oct 4________ __ __________
Pierce)
rant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
WHETHER IT'S RAMPAGING TRANSSEXUALS, SHAMELESSLY GOUGING CON
ARTISTS, OR GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRATS RUNNING AMUCK, YOU'LL FIND
THEM ALL IN CHUCK SHEPHERD'S "NEWS OF THE WEIRD" COLUMN -RIGHT HERE IN THE LOCAL BUZZ. SO, IF YOU'RE FASCINATED BY ODD
HUMAN BEHAVIOR OR WANT TO REPORT YOUR NEIGHBOR FOR BITING HIS
DOG, YOU NEED NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER.
S e n d y o u r We i r d N e w s t o We i r d N e w s Ti ps @ y a h o o . c o m o r g o t o w w w. N e w s o ft h e We i r d . c o m
BY CHUCK SHEPHERD
LEAD STORY
It is increasingly difficult these days for
a girl to go through the stage of "plain
old kid," according to a June Arizona
Republic story, because clothing fashions seem to move from "toddler"
directly to some form of "teen" (including "tween" and now "pre-tween"), with
spaghetti-strap dresses and "ultra
miniskirts," but in tinier-than-ever sizes.
In fact, reported the newspaper,
GapKids recently offered a "white, crocheted string bikini you'd likely see
Anna Kournikova wearing on the cover
of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
(except that it) was for a 12-month-old."
LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES
-- Egypt's Muslims are growing
weary of the number of specific religious
edicts ("fatwas") issued by the country's
clerics, including two recent, highly controversial ones, according to a June New
York Times dispatch from Cairo. Ezzat
Atiya, a lecturer at the prestigious al-Azhar
Islamic University, had declared that men
can be permitted to see unrelated women
without their head scarves (which is ordinarily prohibited) by the symbolic act of
the woman's breastfeeding the man five
times, which in theory places the woman
on similar footing to the man's mother. A
second challenging fatwa declared that
drinking the urine of the Prophet
Muhammad would be holy. (Atiya has been
suspended.)
-- In May, one of the world's
Christian "dental healers," the interdenominational Rev. Steve Jones, set up his latest
revival tent, near Bradenton, Fla., and
began not only allegedly curing toothaches
but growing teeth and turning amalgam
fillings into gold, according to the Sarasota
Herald-Tribune. The reporter described a
parade of witnesses claiming to have been
healed and to have seen their crooked teeth
straightened. Laying his hand on the jaw of
one local resident, Jones assured the crowd,
"You can see gold coming (into the filling)."
New Frontiers in Science
PEOPLE DIFFERENT FROM US
(1) Hitachi's "brain machine interface," which it showed an Associated Press
reporter in June, might soon allow a user to
don a hat and turn an appliance on or off by
merely thinking about doing so. (Until
now, such thought-controlled instructions
could only be done by people with devices
implanted.) (2) Scientists at Italy's La
Sapienza University announced in May
that they had, for apparently the first time,
surgically grafted a vagina (built with stem
cells) onto a woman who had been born
without one due to a rare condition.
Pablo Castro, 26, was sent to the
hospital twice in Decatur, Ala., on June 24,
once after being stabbed in an argument
and, after his release later that day, being
stabbed again while arguing with a different person. And Tony Hicks was hospitalized in Knoxville, Tenn., for separate
wounds on July 1, 2 and 3; he was hit by a
car one night, then released from the hospital the next day, but was back in after an
intruder attacked him in his home, and after
his release the next day, he was back after
police shot him in connection with a robbery.
-- A judge in London's Southwark
Crown Court sentenced Mr. Bonney
Eberendu, 36, to a mental health facility in
June after he admitted that he was the one
who smeared his feces inside at least six
trains over a several-month period last year.
Eberendu said the voices in his head had,
on at least five occasions, instructed him to
go kill someone and that, somehow, he was
able to overcome the voices by doing what
he did on the trains
QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENTS
Probation-Happy Judges: (1)
Judge Angelo DiCamillo of Camden, N.J.,
thought probation (and $750 restitution)
was enough for six teenagers in June, even
though they had wrecked a family's home
during a party ($18,000 damages), urinated
and defecated on the furniture and (except
for one boy) declined to apologize. (2) Also
in June, Judge Harold Kahn of San
Francisco thought probation was enough
for a woman who had claimed the identity
of another (through stolen credit cards) and
run up six months of bills and bad credit,
and even though the thief was already on
probation. (Bonus fact: The victim had collared the perp herself, following a chance
meeting, and handed her to police.)
JUST CAN'T STOP MYSELF
(1) "Bishop" Anthony Owens, 35,
of Duluth, Ga., out of prison less than two
years following a bigamy sentence, was
arrested in April on suspicion of agreeing
to marry four more women. Owens said
that maybe he "misunderstood" Mormon
teachings. (2) Kylie Wilson, 28, was convicted in June in Brisbane, Australia, of
stabbing her friend Daniel Blair because
Blair literally would not stop masturbating
in her home, where Wilson's 3-year-old
daughter was present. According to Wilson,
Blair started his adventure in the bathroom
and moved to the bedroom, ignoring
Wilson's pleas, until she grabbed a knife
and stabbed him twice in the shoulder.
Even then, the wounded Blair merely
retreated to the garage, where he continued
what a newspaper called his "marathon
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
-- Violent demonstrations in
northwestern India in May left at least 18
dead, as members of the lower Gujjar caste
demanded that the government put them
into an even lower class, at the bottom of
the social ladder (so that they would be eligible for more government benefits). The
Gujjars say that being one of the government's "Other Backwards Classes" is unsatisfactory and that they deserve worse.
-- International restrictions on tuna fishing
have created a shortage in Japan's sushi
restaurants so dire that chefs are considering substitutes such as sushi prepared with
raw horse or deer meat. While that would
outrage many Japanese diners, some
restaurateurs believe the plan feasible,
according to a June New York Times dispatch from Tokyo. Said one: "We tasted it,
and horse sushi was pretty good. It was
soft, easy to bite off, had no smell."
OBSESSIONS
John Moore, 67, golfs nearly
every day and has for about 20 years,
according to a July St. Petersburg Times
report. The golf he plays, though, consists
of hitting 35 long-iron shots (five shots
with each of the seven balls he owns) on a
grassy median strip along Interstate 275 in
downtown Tampa. "You can't play this
game one day, two days in a week," he said.
"You have to play it all the time if you want
to do something with it." What Moore
wants to do with it, he told the Times, is to
someday soon make his first-ever appearance on an actual golf course.
LEAST COMPETENT PEOPLE
In July 2007, four would-be suicide bombers were convicted in London of
a botched terrorist act that came two weeks
after their more successful colleagues
attacked trains and a bus in that city two
years earlier. The second attack failed
because the leader, Muktah Said Ibrahim
(who was said to have flunked math in
school) miscalculated the amount of ingredients, rendering the bombs useless.
However, terror fighters make mistakes,
too,
as
the
U.S.
Government
Accountability Office revealed in July. The
Nuclear Regulatory Commission had
recently granted a license for handling
radioactive materials (enough for a socalled "dirty bomb") to a fake company set
up by the GAO, consisting of nothing more
than a telephone and commercial mailbox
in West Virginia.
RECURRING THEMES
Smoking Kills: David Pawlik
called the fire department in Cleburne,
Texas, in July to ask if the "blue flames" he
and his wife were seeing every time she lit
a cigarette were dangerous, and an inspector said he would be right over and for Mrs.
Pawlik not to light another cigarette.
However, anxious about the imminent
inspection, she lit up and was killed in the
subsequent explosion. (The home was allelectric, but there had been a natural gas
leak underneath the yard.)
OFF THE CUFF
By Glen Swift Jr.
Buzz Writer
ell ladies and gentleman,
can
you
BELIEVE we are
approximately
17
months away from yet
another presidential
election? I know it seems like just yesterday when George W. Bush first took
the oath and won a monumental victory for Christianity and democracy the
world over, but again, the time has
come. One can only wonder: who is
going to fill the shoes of the man who
may very well have been the greatest
war-time president in American history? For six and a half years, Bush has
flawlessly waltzed his way along the
world stage, guiding the U.S. through
the extremely dangerous waters of the
new terror-era with the upmost perfection and cunning. He has led the country into war against these Islamic fascists with a character reminiscent of
the way Winston Churchill led the
British during the Battle of Britain in
WWII. And still, one illuminating fact
remains -- there has not been a single
American
civilian
killed
since
September 11, 2001. Does this guy
have eyes in the back of his head or
what? Clearly, the man chosen to
replace him may be the most important
decision regarding our national security that Americans have ever made.
Lets take a look at who the people of
the Treasure Coast have raised the
most money for according to the
Federal Elections Commission. As of
July 19, Senator John McCain has by
far won the most hearts in our local
area, raising a whopping $163,205 with $127,100 of that coming from
Indian River County alone. Obviously,
rumors of peril within McCain's campaign did little to deter contributors.
The other Republican candidates - or
should I say, "God's chosen" -- also
enjoyed some impressive figures, with
Mitt Romney raising $86, 325 and
Rudolph Guliani holding strong at
$57,400.
Now lets look at these pesky
Democrats. To my alarm, I noticed the
man leading the pack was none other
than Congressman Barack Hussein
Obama, who managed to collect
$78,789 for his own campaigning
needs. I can only wonder why a man
with such short-lived political experience could be so successful.
Nevertheless, I was at least comforted
to know that wild-eyed liberals Hillary
Clinton and John Edwards were practically out of the picture, with just
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$16,420 going to the former first lady,
and $3,415 going to the guy with the
fancy hair.
Taking a closer look into the results
and breaking them down into their own
respective counties, we can find some
additional and rather pleasing tidbits of
information. First off, it’s notable to
mention that Indian River, which outspent the counties of St. Lucie and
Martin by two-fold, donated just $250
to the Democratic front-runner, Hillary
Clinton. Ahh, can you Vero Beach residents feel the spiritual growth? It would
be a prudent time to remind the reader
that just a little over a dozen years ago,
this woman championed a program
that proposed America should scrap its
medical system and replace it with
socialized medicine. To this day, I
believe this woman may very well be
the greatest threat to the American way
of life, and any chance of her seizing
power should not be tolerated.
Furthermore, let’s also not forget that
her husband is indeed still Bill Clinton,
even after the man participated in the
immoral act of sexual activity with an
intern. Take your $250, Hillary, and buy
yourself a new wedding ring.
But things get even better: John
Edwards has thus far been shut down
in St. Lucie County, and not even able
to raise a single American dollar.
Perhaps our pretty boy should swap
campaign advisors, or at the very least,
get another Jenny Jones makeover.
In conclusion, George Bush will be a
toughy to replace at best. It was under
him that we had the insight to fight the
terrorists abroad, setting the battlegrounds in Iraq in the heat of staunch
liberal opposition. It was under him that
the country pulled together in the aftermath of September 11. It was under
him, we became one nation again.
However, the wheel has turned, and
although I would be overjoyed to pull
my lever for "Dubya" one more time, I
know I must look elsewhere. While I
find it hard to believe that anybody on
the ballot could match Bush's skills as
an orator or his charisma, I couldn’t
agree more with my beloved Treasure
Coast brethren and hold McCain above
the rest. His noble, down-to-earth
appeal, coupled with his war and congressional experience, will more than
qualify him as president in these ever
so stressful times.
As with any election, a voter must not
become too sidetracked with his or her
personal needs and wants, but first
champion the good of the nation and
then come to their own final choice.
And so America, will you choose to
support those who believe in the basic
Christian fundamentals of which our
country was built upon, or sacrifice
them for such evils as socialized medicine and the wives of promiscuous
men?
See you at the polls and God Bless.
THEATRE NEWS
By Glenn Swift
fter attaining the prestigious distinction of being
the biggest, best, and
most popular professional producing theatre
between Palm Beach
and Atlanta, you might think that Vero
Beach's Riverside Theatre would be
ready to rest on its laurels.
Not a chance.
Currently in the midst of a whopping
$20,000,000 restoration, Vero's most
venerable institution is making a statement - the best is yet to come.
the late 90s, Cazzolla has worked tirelessly alongside Executive Director
Chuck Still and Marketing Director
Oscar Sales to make the theatre one of
the finest of its kind in the southeastern
United States. His three decades of
experience in the entertainment industry have produced a wealth of contacts
from New York to Los Angeles - a
resource that has proven invaluable to
the Riverside's overall success.
"We choose the plays, hire the director, cast the actors, build the sets,
choose the props, design the costumes, rehearse the production, place
the ads, and sell the seats," added
Cazzolla.
Then again, the Riverside is anxious to
reach new milestones.
"The Comedy Zone is going to be the
seed that will enable us to provide
high-calibre contemporary entertainment to a younger audience," said
Sales.
From all indications, the success of the
Comedy Zone is no laughing matter.
The brain child of the Riverside's
Entertainment
Committee
for
Alternative Programming (RECAP),
the Comedy Zone premiered in midMay and was an instant success.
So much so, the theatre decided to
make the Zone a regular monthly
showcase of new comics touring the
comedy circuit.
This coming month should prove to be
yet another smash hit.
Taking the stage Friday, September 14
at 7:30pm and Saturday, September
15 at 7:30pmand 9:30pm are two of the
fastest up and coming stand-ups on
the comedy circuit: Brian Bradley and
Chris Gorges.
A true star of stage and screen,
Bradley appeared in the Broadway
musical Grease for four years. He has
also appeared in numerous television
sitcoms and movies. You may remember him in the hit TV show "Seinfeld."
Bradley is a true master of improvisational comedy and leads the Improv
troupe at Pleasure Island in Orlando.
The theatre's recent decision to include
a Comedy Series not only adds to its
high-powered list of upcoming events,
but highlights a determined effort to
broaden its appeal to a whole new
demographic - a younger audience.
"Despite our success, there are a lot of
people in Vero Beach who don't know
we even exist. With the comedy series,
we're confident that we're going to
bring them over," said Paul Cazzolla,
General Manager of the Riverside
Theatre.
After taking over as the theatre's GM in
Not bad for a theatre representing a
community of less than 20,000.
Located on the barrier island in Vero
Beach's picturesque Riverside Park,
the 700-seat, state-of-the-art Riverside
Theatre hosts close to 300 performances each year on two different
stages and enjoys one of the largest
subscribing audiences in Florida. The
theatre routinely brings in actors,
designers, and directors from among
Manhattan's elite pool of world-class
dramatic talent, and is one of only eight
theatres dedicated by the state as a
Cultural Institution.
So don't be surprised if you or a member of your party ends up as part of the
show! Bradley's comedy is off-the-cuff,
unpredictable, and always outrageously funny.
As for Chris Gorges, this Steve Martininfluenced comic is an absolute master
at reading crowds. Simply put, Gorges
has the ability to intimately relate to his
audience in a manner that only few
comics even dare to imagine. His interactive style gets the crowd going, and
with his wide range of material, he
never misses a beat.
With a strong background in Improv,
his act is totally unpredictable. A truly
versatile comic, Gorges will every once
in awhile as an extra bonus throw in
some physical comedy too. He's all
about getting some serious laughs.
Gorges brings tons of experience to
the stage from every "stage" in his life.
Yet, most importantly, if there's one
thing that Gorges has learned over the
years, it's that the moment you
befriend the girl of your dreams, "its
game over"...you become a complete,
nonsexual entity in her eyes....... like a
brother ......or a lamp.
Don't miss out on your chance to hear
live and in person two of America's
fastest rising comedy stars, Brian
Bradley and Chris Gorges, at the magnificent Riverside Theatre, located at
3250 Riverside Park Drive on the barrier island in Vero Beach. There will be
one show at 7:30pm, Friday,
September 14, and two shows (7:30pm
and 9:30pm) on Saturday, September
15. Tickets are only $15! For more
information, call 800-445-6745 or visit
www.riversidetheatre.com.
And please don't forget to mention The
Local Buzz Magazine.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
By Jason Collins
n the early 90s, a small
country group started by a
handful of guys in their
early 20s swept the country music scene like a sand
storm. Fifteen years later,
they're back in the saddle again.
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And although they are one of the
biggest acts ever to hail from the
"Lone Star State," their name is
Little Texas.
"Most people think we were from
Texas and played bars, but that's
not how it happened at all. We all
kind of came up to Nashville in
pairs to make a living and play
music. None of us really knew what
that was going to look like... we
just had common interests and
common friends," said Porter
Howell.
In 1991, their song, "Some Guys
Have All The Love," became a Top
Ten hit, as did their next single,
"First Time For Everything." After
their initial album First Time For
Everything was released by Warner
Brothers, five singles reached the
top of the charts. The second
album, Big Time, truly was the big
time for Little Texas, as it spawned
three number 1 singles with "What
Might Have Been," "God Blessed
Texas" and "My Love," which captured the very first CMT award, a
Billboard award, a Radio &
Records award, and a Grammy
nomination.
To date, the country anthem has
sold over three million copies.
Porter recalled the first time he
heard the band playing on the radio
back in July of 91'.
"We actually had a 'That Thing You
Do Moment'... you know, like in
that movie. We weren't in an appliance store or anything, but in a van
heading out of Texas after just having done a radio show. We pulled
over and jumped out right there on
the side of the road."
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After the self-titled album, Little
Texas, was released in 1996, the
group needed a break. Each member went their separate ways,
spending time with family and
friends and working on individual
projects.
In 2004, four of the original Little
Texas's members -- Duane Propes,
Del Gray, Porter Howell, and
Dwayne O'Brien -- decided to
reunite the band. The result -- Little
Texas is back and stronger than
ever.
There is one thing that's different -Porter Howell has taken over as the
band's lead vocalist, a task that concerned him at first. "I was pretty
sure from a business stand-point
that I could pull it off, but I also
knew that it might be a tough sell."
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
It wasn't.
The four original members picked
up right where they had left off. In
fact, the group's fresh start has
given them an entirely new perspective, allowing them to reinvent
themselves all over again. In June
of this year, the band released a
brand new album, this time on the
Montage Records label. The title
track, "Missing Years," is classic
Little Texas. Heavily laden with
those signature harmonies and
lyrics that the band has long been
known for, Howell delivers the perfect amount of feeling, literally
pulling you into the ballad's powerful story.
At present, the band is back on the
road again, currently touring as part
of the "Triple Threat Tour" along
with top-notch acts Restless Heart
and BlackHawk.
Once again, Little Texas appears
poised to bust the charts. As for the
tour, they're drawing big crowds
everywhere they go. And the good
news for Treasure Coast fans is that
the famed supergroup will soon be
in our own backyard - you heard it
right.
Thanks to the Visiting Nurses
Association, Little Texas will be
performing in Stuart during the
VNA Air Show on Friday,
November 9.
For tickets or more information,
call 800-260-3280 or visit
www.vnairshow.com.
And don't forget to tell our friends
at the VNA, you heard about the
concert from The Local Buzz
Magazine.
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By Katherine Charland
o you have some original
songs kicking around
you that you want to
record for posterity or
pitch to a record company? How do you get
started? What should
you look for in a recording studio? Did
you know that you could get started in
a professional studio for as little as $65
an hour? This article will help answer a
few of those questions. I’ll also tell you
why I chose to go with Amen Studio, a
local facility for my recording needs.
One of the things to consider when
you’re looking for a studio is the art of
the producer. When you go to a studio
you are in essence collaborating with
your material even though no one
else’s name is on the copyright. You
must trust the judgment and style of
the producer. That style will then be
reflected in your art. If the producer is a
musician, you should consider listening
to their recordings as well as some of
the tracks they’ve produced.
One of the reasons I chose to go with
Ari Mendez of Amen Studio is due to
his outstanding playing abilities on the
guitar and bass. He is a world-class
musician who has won the Brazilian
Sharp Award (Brazil’s equivalent of a
Grammy) and played to 15,000 at the
Houston Astrodome. You may have
seen him play locally with groups such
as Bossa Jazz, New Rhythms, Grove
Division, Solid Gold, and the Ari
Mendez Experience. He has played
recently at the Riviera Beach Jazz and
Blues Festival, the Zora Fest, Breakers
Hotel, Tradition, City Place and Mar-aLago, Donald Trump’s private club. He
will be playing this summer at City
Place in West Palm Beach on June 30
and July 28 and Dancing in the Streets
in Stuart on August 25th. I am a songwriter, not a world-class musician by
any stretch, so I really appreciate that
expertise. When I’m recording a demo,
I want the best musicians I can afford.
I listened to some of the tracks he’s
produced. Mendez has recorded artists
such as Frank Gambale, Joe Match,
Jetro Da Silva, Warren Silvers, The
Brazilian Consulate, and many more. I
also watched Angelia Bell recording
her fourth CD in the studio.
When choosing a studio I considered
the musical theory expertise of the producer as well as in studio experience.
Ari has 32 years professional playing
and recording experience. Before
opening his own studio Ari worked at
Polygram Studios, Globo Network
Studios Sony Studios and more. I also
choose Ari for his Jazz background. In
order to be a decent jazz player you
usually have to be knowledgeable in
music theory. Even though the first
song I will be recording with Ari is a
simple country tune, I find his knowledge invaluable.
It goes without saying that one of the
considerations should be what kind of
equipment the studio has. You can
make a simple piano or guitar demo at
home on a four-track recorder but suffice to say, the better the equipment,
the better the results. Ari’s studio has
all the equipment needed and more.
There is a full equipment list at
Amenstudio.com. That’s not to say that
all demos need to be broadcast quality
recordings. A studio may want you to
spend that much but it may not be what
you need. Ari evaluated my needs and
helped me set goals within my budget.
So dust off those tunes, live your
dreams and make music. If you
need a little help getting from
dream to reality,call Ari Mendes at
772-501-0697 or look him up on
the web.
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The Buzzed
Perspective
& Ask Darcy
Dear Darcy,
I am currently planning my wedding and my mom is telling people at
work about it and now wants to invite several of her friends to my day.
I am not comfortable with this. How should I let her down easy?
Sincerely,
The Bride to Be
By Michelle Kaplan
Michelle@thelocalbuzzmag.com
ately I’ve had some run-ins
with people I like to classify
as the ill tempered and ill
mannered. They come in all
shapes and sizes, some are
your friends and family, some
are your co-workers, and some fall into a
strange category that has no name.
Ex spouses, and perhaps your future
spouse’s ex.
Just who the Hell do they think they are?
They are not related to you, but if you have
kids, they are an invasive part of your
entire world. They actually think they have
a say in your life because you spend time
with their kids.
Believe me, I could have stood there for an
hour unloading every injustice she had
pulled on my fiancé and the kids over the
last year. There were things I wanted to tell
her…things I’d been dying to say… but
no, I took the high road. And I would suggest to anyone out there dealing with the
same situation, do it -- take the high road.
You won’t ever have to look back and
cringe at the immature things you’ve said.
The kind of things that can only come out
in a moment of anger. Then they’ve won.
Now you have met them at their level and
look just as cheap and horrible as they do,
and oh, are they happy they pushed your
buttons and had some kind of effect on
you, any kind.
So what did I do?
Even if their behavior in front of these
children (that they claim to have only their
best interests in mind) is deplorable and
immature, you are stuck; you have to take
the high road, and oh, let me tell you, I am
one road weary traveler on the high road.
After one year of dating and four months
of engagement, I had to meet the ex at my
fiancé’s daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. For those
of you who are unaware of the Bat
Mitzvah, it’s a Jewish ceremony held when
a young girl becomes an ‘adult’ or a member of the congregation. After the ceremony comes the elaborate party that rivals
weddings.
I’d like to say the ex got drunk, got in my
face, and told me just what she thought of
me, that I could respect. However, being
the coward that she is, she took a family
member aside and started a little game
called “let me start some trouble,” whispering insults about me in her ear.
Of course it blew up in her face, further
illustrating what a “lady” she is. (Her current boyfriend had to take her outside and
have a little “chat” with her.)
Later, after much cajoling from her cousin,
she attempted to apologize with crocodile
tears.
I calmly told her that I didn’t want her
apology, I didn’t want to speak to her and
to just back off.
And then I proceeded to get my revenge.
I danced with my fiancé, I laughed louder
and made sure she knew that I was having
the BEST time of all. Meanwhile, she sat
outside most of the time, smoking.
The funny thing about the ex’s are that
they would be the first look you in the eye
and tell you how they’ve ‘moved on,’
although I really doubt some of them ever
do.
If ever you get caught up inside some
crazy tangled web that an ex-spouse, mean
co-worker, or anyone who wishes you ill,
sets, may I suggest this: LAUGH! Nothing
makes a crazy person more upset then
when you find the things they have to say
amusing.
Dear Bride,
Your wedding day is exactly that, YOUR WEDDING DAY. In fact, you probably have spent a lot
of time dreaming about what your special day will
be like. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the
mother of the bride to become overbearing and
controlling when assisting their children on planning this special life event. Just as you have
dreamed of your wedding day, she has spent time
thinking about the day her baby girl would get married. Maybe these
mothers are also vicariously living through their children, planning the
ceremony they wish they had themselves.
I advise gathering as much information as possible on etiquette and
wedding planning, be as flexible as you can without compromising
those things that truly matter to you and be strong enough to set
boundaries and stick to them. Of course, when we do those things,
they often come with consequences. Be prepared and willing to accept
the outcome.
Times have changed, so familiarize your parents with current wedding
etiquette and the top 5 etiquette mistakes for parents. ( www.weddings.ivillage.com)
1. Assuming they will have roles in the wedding
2. Overruling the bride and groom
3. Speaking badly of the bride and groom, or their family to others
4. Asking others to give a shower
5. Inviting too many people
Do your best not to engage into to many arguments, this is a special
time for you and your fiancé.
Warning: planning a wedding is a very stressful task, which may lead
to divorce!
Shine On,
Darcy Von Ohlen, LCSW
Whoever said that living well is the best
revenge...couldn’t be more right.
Have something to say?
Bring it on!!!
E-mail - Michelle@thelocalbuzzmag.com
Darcy Von Ohlen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in social
work and mental health for the last 10 years.She’s worked in hospitals, schools, outpatient mental health agencies and private practice. Most recently, she is focusing her
career in the direction of youth and substance abuse prevention.If you have a question
or comment for Darcy, you can contact her at AskDarcy@thelocalbuzzmag.com
HEALTH TIPS
By Dr. Gloria Mikula, M.D., R.Ph.
ASK THE M.D.
Have a Question for the Buzz Doc?
e-mail: MD@TheLocalBuzzMag.com
any factors are
involved in having a
healthy baby. The
expectant
mother
should have wellbalanced nutrition,
prenatal vitamins and proper rest.
Most doctors will only prescribe
medications that the mother’s medical need for the drug outweighs
any harmful effect on the unborn
child. For example, the mother may
use certain drugs for asthma, hypertension and infections.
The expectant mother has the
responsibility to avoid behaviors
that would cause premature birth.
The behaviors most commonly
associated with premature births
are: smoking, drinking alcohol and
illicit drug use. Illicit drugs associated with premature births are:
cocaine, marijuana opiates and
other narcotics. The more harmful
behaviors that the expectant mother
engages in, the more likely the
child will be born premature. For
example, if the mother smoked and
drank alcohol, she would have a
higher risk of having a premature
child. If she then used illicit drugs,
her risk would be even higher.
Infant mortality rates are much
higher in drug addicts.
Alcohol is one of the most widely
used drugs in the United States.
Unfortunately, alcohol use during
pregnancy has many teratogenic
effects. The child can suffer the
effects of the mother’s alcohol use
during his entire life. The parents
also will also have additional
responsibilities. More attention to
providing a safe environment will
be necessary, and more parental
coping skills will be needed.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
(FASD), is an umbrella term used to
describe the constellation of effects
that occur because of prenatal alcohol exposure. It was first described
in 1973 as fetal alcohol syndrome
(FAS). Children with FAS represent
only a portion of children exposed
prenatally to alcohol. Other terms
that have been used are: alcohol
related neurodevelopmental disabilities (ARND), fetal alcohol
effects (FAE), alcohol related birth
defects (ARBD]. The effects of
(FASD) may include: physical,
mental, behavioral, and/ or learning
disabilities. The physical abnormalities include facial, eye, cleft lip/
palate, limb, and cardiovascular
deformities. The child’s growth and
developmental rate may also be
delayed.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is
the leading preventable cause of
mental retardation in western civilization and one common reason a
child’s development and learning is
affected.
The child may suffer facial abnormalities which include: small eyes,
smooth indistinct philtrum (the central groove between the nose and
the upper lip), thin upper lip, flat
midface, short upturned nose, short
jaw and minor ear abnormalities.
These changes are noted on the following diagram.
The child may suffer neurological
and mental problems which
include: seizures and abnormal cognitive/behavioral function, such as
difficulty structuring work time,
slow learning rate, poor memory,
trouble generalizing, impulsivity,
reduced attention span, fearlessness, ignoring verbal cautions, poor
social judgment, inability to handle
money age-appropriately, better
expressive language than comprehension and poor problem solving.
Parental coping with child who suffers from an alcohol-related disorder requires hyper vigilance. The
child must be watched and monitored constantly because he is
impulsive and does not understand
the consequences of his behavior.
Therapy with a behavioral therapist
can help in modifying the child’s
behavioral problems such as temper
tantrums.
Children suspected of having Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome should be fully
evaluated. If the child does have
FAS, he should be referred for early
intervention services. These services are usually provided by the
school system under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act.
Questions or comments.
E-mail MD@thelocalbuzzmag.com
SHRINK WRAP
by Robert A. Kutner, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist- PY4623
ccording to an article published in the Journal of
Personality and Social
Psychology, optimists feel
they receive greater support
from their partners than
non-optimists and, in turn, both optimists
and their partners are more satisfied in their
relationships. “When we think of optimists,
we usually think of people who have an
abiding inclination to expect positive outcomes, which may sometimes depart from
reality,” says lead researcher Sanjay
Srivastava, PhD, of the University of
Oregon. “But we found that optimists’ partners were affected by their partners’ positive outlook -- even when they were not
optimists.”
In the study, 108 couples who had been dating at least six months filled out questionnaires that examined each member’s general outlook on life, as well as surveys that
gauged their perceived support in the dating relationship, relationship satisfaction,
investment in the relationship, and their big
five personality characteristics. A week
later, the researchers brought the couples
back into the lab to discuss the most stressful area of disagreement in their relationship. After the interaction, the researchers
asked each partner to report how positively
and constructively the other acted. A week
after the discussion, the researchers asked
the partners how well they resolved the
conflict.
Srivastava and his colleagues found that
couples with at least one optimist were
more satisfied with their relationship overall, and, interestingly, optimists were not
more likely to date optimists than non-optimists. Optimists and their partners were
also more likely to report that their partner
was constructive in their conflict discussion
and that the conflict was effectively
resolved. The effect may be driven by optimists’ tendency to perceive their partners as
supportive, Srivastava suggests. A year
later, the researchers contacted the participants to ask whether they were still in an
exclusive dating relationship with their
partner. About 75% of couples with optimistic men were still together, while 54%
of couples with non-optimistic men were
still dating. The researchers did not find an
effect for optimistic women, although
Srivastava suggests that the gender difference may be due to chance because all
other effects were found for both men and
women. The study suggests that having at
least one optimist in a relationship may
lead to longer and more fulfilling relationships.
Are you dating an optimist or a
pessimist? How does that factor
affect the quality of your relationship and pursuit of happiness? If
you are interested in a marital or
relationship “tune-up,” please contact me at (772) 283-3223.
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TIP OF THE MONTH:
BY
ROGER EBERT
Movie Reviews
done monthly by
The Local Buzz
Magazine’s critic
James Collins
James
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AT THE MOVIES
3:10 to YUMA
A rancher struggles to support his
ranch and family during a long
drought. Desperately needing money
to build a well, he takes an assignment to transport a notorious felon, in
the hands of authorities, to Yuma for
imprisonment. But, once the two
meet, the criminal tries to tempt him
with--in exchange for allowing him to
escape--an offer of much more
money than the rancher ever expected, the result of a hidden loot.
3:10 TO YUMA stars Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Gretchen Mol and Peter Fonda in a
modern take on the classic western
Shoot 'Em Up
Mr. Smith, the angriest, most hardboiled man in the world, finds himself entrusted to protect the most innocent thing of all--a newborn child. When Smith delivers the baby in the middle of a gunfight, he soon discovers that the infant is the
target of a shadowy force that has sent a team of mysterious and endless
assailants, led by Hertz, to erase all traces of the baby. Amid a hail of bullets and
facing every conceivable permutation of gunfight, Smith teams up with a prostitute named DQ to solve the mystery as to why the baby's life is being threatened
before this makeshift family all ends up on the wrong side of a bullet. Everyone
wants the baby dead. The big question is why?
Death Sentence
Death Sentence is an action packed, psychological thriller starring Kevin Bacon
and directed by James Wan (the creator of Saw). Nick Hume (Kevin Bacon) is a
mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually
comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his
family.
WAR
After his partner is brutally murdered by the infamous assassin Rogue, FBI
agent Jack Crawford vows to find the elusive killer and personally avenge his
partner''s death. But Rogue proves untraceable until three years later when he
resurfaces to ignite a bloody turf war between Chinese mob leader Chang and
Japanese Yakuza boss Shiro. Eager to capture Rogue once and for all,
Crawford leads his team of crime specialists headlong into the conflict. But
Crawford''s thirst for vengeance jeopardizes his professional judgment, and as
the violence escalates, Crawford finally comes face to face with his enemy to
discover that nothing about Rogue or his plan is quite what it seems.
SuperBad
Two co-dependent high school guys want to hook up with girls before they
graduate and go off to different colleges, but, after a calamitous night just trying
to buy alcohol for a school party, overcoming their separation anxiety becomes
a greater challenge than getting the girls.
AT THE MOVIES
Coming to theaters
Movies Opening September 7
3:10
TO
YUMA R
BROTHERS SOLOMON R
FIERCE PEOPLE R
IN
THE
SHADOW
OF THE
MOON PG
SHOOT 'EM UP NR
THE HUNTING PARTY NR
THE SIGNAL R
ACROSS
ADRIFT
THE
IN
ANGELS
UNIVERSE PG-13
MANHATTAN (NR)
IN THE
DUST (NR)
BRAVE ONE (R)
DRAGON WARS (PG-13)
THE DECEMBER BOYS (PG-13)
DRAGON WARS ACTION
EASTERN PROMISES R
THE GREAT WORLD
IN
THE
OF
SOUND (R)
VALLEY OF ELAH (R)
IRA & ABBY (R)
KING
OF
CALIFORNIA (PG-13)
MOVING MCALLISTER (PG-13)
MR. WOODCOCK PG-13
SILK (R)
VIRGIN TERRITORY (R)
RANDY AND
THE
MOB (PG)
THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB (PG-13)
RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION (R)
SYDNEY WHITE (PG-13)
TRADE (R)
GOOD LUCK CHUCK (R)
INTO
THE MAN
THE
OF
WILD (R)
MY LIFE (NR)
ANTONIA (PG-13)
THE GAME PLAN (PG)
FEAST
OF
LOVE (R)
GOAL! 2 (NR)
TRADE (R)
Coming to DVD
SEPT 7
SEPT 25
Georgia Rule 2007 (R)
Wind Chill 2007 (R)
Delta Farce 2007 PG-13
I'm Reed Fish 2006 PG
American Cannibal: The Documentary
2006 NR
Away From Her 2006 NR
Grey's Anatomy: Season Three (Seriously
Extended) 2006 NR
Black Book 2006 (R)
Bug 2006 (R)
Chalk 2006 (PG-13)
Curse of Alcatraz 2007 (R)
The Ferryman 2007 (R)
Full of It 2007 (PG-13)
I Tried 2007 (NR)
Knocked Up 2006 R
Macbeth 2006 (NR)
Max Havoc: Ring of Fire 2006 (NR)
Next 2007 (PG-13)
The TV Set 2006 (R)
Walking Tall: Lone Justice 2007 (R)
SEPT 18
OCT 2
The Condemned 2007 R
The Flying Scotsman 2007 PG-13
Gracie 2007 PG-13
Lucky You 2006 PG-13
Severance 2006 NR
We Are Marshall 2006 PG
Jindabyne 2007 (R)
SEPT 11
WHEEL S
IN MEMORY
By Dana Pardo-O’Kane
his is the most
important
and
meaningful essay I
have ever written
since becoming a
published writer.
In my 45 years of living, being
blessed was to have the kind of
father who was in my life.
Though he recently passed at
86, his spirit is with me all the
time. I can feel him everywhere.
My dad was the family’s “Rock
of Gibraltar”; he was always
there with a ready laugh and a
loving smile – especially when
we needed it most.
He was blessed with artistic
ability, compassion, intelligence,
passion, wisdom and so much
more. Most of all, he was loyal
to his family. He was married to
my mom for 58 years, so rare
these days. My childhood memories will be forever treasured,
as I know that I was very lucky
indeed.
Dad raised four of us Pardos,
By Keith Christensen
n Sunday, August 26,
hundreds gathered at
the First Congregational
Church of Port St. Lucie
to remember Steven
"Mercedes"
Gallant.
Gallant, widely known as the popular
female impersonator, Mercedes,
passed away August 1, 2007 while
recuperating from a recent heart transplant in Tampa.
Steve’s creative talents were well
known throughout South Florida due
to his performances. His extraordinary
talent and astounding popularity led
Mercedes to be crowned Queen of
Hearts of Port St. Lucie. In recent
years, Steve’s imaginative skills backstage were showcased in his job as
Show Director at REBAR. In this position, he not only booked talent, but
also choreographed and directed personal performances as well as ensemble productions, such as the memorable Chicago, Hocus Pocus, and
Rocky Horror.
and took us with mom as his copilot through many of the United
States in a motor home when
we were all young. Lloyd Pardo,
sentimental and kind, gave me
life and, along with mom, he
gave me love -- always. I’ll
never forget when he surprised
me with the tape of me at ten
years old, singing the first song
I ever wrote. I still have it and
treasure it to this day. He had
the foresight to hold on to that
for me. Not only that, but dad
went to West Point and served
just under four years there. He
flew as a cadet and loved
astronomy and science along
with art. He started a business
in the 40’s in New York City and
became the best in his trade,
repairing porcelain for the upper
class and other famous people.
It was then that he met mom;
they became a team.
The mold for him was broken
when he was born, as he was
the best father that a daughter
or son could have ever hoped
for. He was also the best husband to my mother, and we will
miss hearing his famous fitful
belly laugh and seeing his
smile, though we will also take
comfort in knowing he is at
peace and no longer in pain.
What matters to me is that I
made him proud and will continue to do so as long as I live.
I love you dad. Your
daughter, Dana.
Always there for his family, numerous
friends, and fans, Steve helped scores
of people in their time of need and will
be remembered for his countless acts
of generosity and kindness, and his
benefit performances as Mercedes
throughout the Space Coast, Treasure
Coast and the Palm Beaches.
Steve is survived by his mother, Becky
Mandril of Morristown, TN; brother,
Scott Gallant of Port St. Lucie; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Sherry and Doug
Trigg of Port St. Lucie and Sue-Ann
and Jimmy Johnson of Morristown TN;
and several nieces and a nephew, He
was preceded in death by his father,
Normand Gallant.
Memorial contributions can be
sent to the "Steve 'Mercedes'
Gallant Memorial Fund" in c/o
Lori Winfield at P.O. Box 3002
Stuart, Florida, 34995 or
dropped off at
REBAR 8283 Hwy 1, Fiesta
Square, Port St. Lucie
by Jacqueline
ASTROL OGY
SEPTEMBER 2007 HOROSCOPES
Aries March 21 – April 19
You’ve been working hard and this month will bring more of a highlight
to your social life. With the Sun in Virgo you’ll still continue to work, but
it doesn’t need the attention you gave it last month. So, relax and have
some fun with old and new friends. Work will take care of itself.
Taurus April 20 – May 20
New insights to situations in your life will arise and the details are
important this month. The solutions to your problems will be more complex now so don’t try to take the easy way out; it won’t work. Learn to
ask more questions and wait before you act, especially in your friendships. You’ll find circumstances will work in your favor.
Gemini May 21 – June 21
With Mars in your sign, now is not the time to sit on the fence; the
actions you take today will have long-term ramifications. Now is the
time to get to those projects you’ve put off and change habits that don’t
serve you any longer. Live in the now, but work on what will get you to
those wants and desires in the future.
Cancer June 22 – July 22
You’re geared toward analyzing others, but this is not the time to fix
their problem, even though you may know how. This month you’ll find
that calling them on their issues and letting them figure out how to
change those situations themselves will give you much less stress. The
lesson here is that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. You
can’t and shouldn’t fix everyone’s problems.
Leo July 23 – August 22
Now that Saturn is direct in your sign you’ll start to see the rewards for
all of your hard work. Pamper yourself, but don’t hold it over others.
This month your focus is still on work and you’ll need your allies.
Remember they’re still waiting for their pat on the back.
Virgo August 23 – September 22
Happy solar return! You’ll be caught up in the problems of others so
choose wisely in which ones you want to be part of. Details will get you
lost now; keep everything simple and you’ll find greater success. You’re
in the beginning stages of learning how to focus your intuition instead
of focusing on the facts. Listen to that knot in your stomach.
Libra September 23 – October 22
This is another busy month. Your focus will still be on work, but your
personal life will demand a little more time. You’re communication skills
are high so use them to your benefit. Others will be more agreeable
now, especially after Mercury goes into your sign on the 5th. When that
sudden short trip comes up, take it! It’ll be to your benefit.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21
Work is your focus this month; you’ll feel like your not getting enough
credit for your work, but they do give you credit. However, it may not be
in the way you wanted or expected it. Be patient, as your time will
come. This just isn’t the right time. Take solace in knowing that you’re
doing the right thing; know that the benefits of stability and consistency
will get you a lot further than bitterness and resentment.
Sagittarius November 22 –December 21
Your desire for freedom overrides your desire for responsibilities this
month. You can do both as long as you go with the flow and live in the
moment. Now is not the time to make the changes you want in your
life; so, laugh and have fun. All will be done in its right time and not in
yours. With Saturn now direct, everything is going in the right direction.
Capricorn December 22 – January 19
With Saturn going into Virgo on the 2nd and the full moon in Virgo on
the 11th, you’ll be getting your feet back on a level playing field.
Progress will be slow but steady now. Because of your newly regained
confidence, others will be looking to you for advice. Listen before
speaking. Your compassion will be well appreciated.
Aquarius January 20 –February 18
Now that last month has shown you where to go and Chiron is entering
your sign, the time to act is now, especially with your career. You’ll find
others will be receptive toward you and your ideas, particularly on a
one-on-one basis. The door to what you’ve seen for the future is open;
all you have to do now is walk through it.
Pisces February 19- March 20
Balance is the key word for you this month. You’re intuitive abilities are
strong, yet your world is still not catching up with what you know to be
the right direction. The best thing to do is start moving in the direction
you know your life is leading you toward and not worry what others are
doing. Life will find its rightful balance in its own time; be patient. You
just have to walk that tight rope until then.
The tone for this month is change. On the 2nd Saturn will go into Virgo; while on the 5th Mercury
leaves Virgo entering into Libra, and the new moon and solar eclipse will be in Virgo on the 11th. What
this means is that we are being guided to discover the balance of our physical and psychological
beings. Pluto and Venus have recently limited our ability to go for what we love, but they will both be
going direct on the 7th and 8th giving us the freedom to make a choice as to our true happiness in life;
allow its flow to be positive. On the 26th the full moon in Aries allows you to let go of the pains from
the past and move toward what is best in the future.
For those who want to know:
Since we just finished with Saturn being retrograde and it’s changing signs, I thought I’d tell
you a little about it. Saturn is our teacher and our timekeeper. It shows us our responsibilities
and obligations. Saturn represents the father figure. It’s what drives our career. Its element is
earth. I compare it to a stream roller; it’s a large force coming at you slowly. You can choose
to move out of its path or you can try and change its path. However, if a steamroller has to
change directions quickly it’ll topple over and you don’t know where it’ll land. Now that
Saturn is going into Virgo, it’s teaching all of us in a very physical form about the simple
purities of life. So, go back to the basic principals in life and there you’ll find your happiness.
Monthly horoscopes by Jacqueline. For more information call: 772.286.2720
COMMUNIT Y CALENDAR
TUESDAY, SEPT 11
Florida Fellowship Winners Reception
Tue, 9/11 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lighthouse Center for the Arts, West Gallery
373 Tequesta Dr, Tequesta
Info: (561) 746-3101 Cost: Free
SATURDAY, SEPT 15
Gospel Fest- A Celebration of Worship & Praise
Sat, 9/15 7:00 pm
Palm Beach Comm College Eissey Campus
Theater
3160 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens
Info:Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at door Tickets:
(561) 207-5900
SUNDAY, SEPT 16
Stuart Community Concert Band Performance
Sun, 9/16 3:00 pm
Indian RiverSide Park
1707 N.E. Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach
Info: (772) 692-7501 Cost: Free
FRIDAY, SEPT 21
Comedy: Gated Community presents
That 80's Show
Fri,9/21 Sat,9/22 Fri,9/28 Sat,9/29 8pm
Atlantic Theater
6743 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter
Info: (561) 575-3271 Cost: Adults $15; seniors
$12; students $10 Tickets: (561) 575-4942
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 26
Theater: Danny Goggin's Nunsensations - The
Nunsense Vegas Revue
Wed, 9/26 2:00 pm, 7:30 pm Thu, 9/27 2:00
pm, 8:00 pm Fri, 9/28 8:00 pm Sat, 9/29 2:00
pm, 8:00 pm Sun, 9/30 2:00 pm
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
Info: (561) 575-2223 Cost: $28
THURSDAY, SEPT 27
Summer Nights at the Light
Thu, 9/27 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter
Info: (561) 747-8380, Ext. 110 Cost: $5-$7
FRIDAY, SEPT 28
FRIDAY, SEPT 28
Rock: Colin Hay with his Band
Fri, 9/28 7:00 pm
Lyric Theatre
59 S.W. Flagler Ave. Stuart
Info: (772) 286-7827 Cost: TBA
FRIDAY, OCT 5
Theater: Beyond The Rainbow
Begins Fri, Oct 5 Ends Sun, Oct 28
Sun 2 p.m.
Wed, Thu, Sat 2 p.m., 8 p.m.
Fri 8 p.m.
Riverside Theatre
3250 Riverside Park Drive Vero Beach
Info: (772) 231-6990 Cost: TBA
SATURDAY, OCT 6
Fire & Forest Fest
Sat, 10/6 10:00 am
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 SE Federal Hwy Hobe Sound
Info: (772) 546-2771 Cost: Free
Main Street Cruise featuring Viva
Sat, 10/6 5:00 pm
Abacoa Town Center
1200 Town Center Dr Jupiter
Info: (561) 627-2799 Cost: Free
SUNDAY, OCT 7
Fall Concert featuring John Stepp
Sun, 10/7 10:00 am
Palm Beach Community College Eissey
Campus Theater
3160 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens
Info: (561) 626-5683 Cost: Free Tckts: (561)
207-5900
ON-GOING EVENTS
Friday Fest
1st Friday each month
Downtown Fort Pierce
Second Street and Orange Avenue Fort Pierce
Info: (772) 466-3880 Cost: Free
Downtown Farmers' Market
Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon
Downtown Fort Pierce
Second Street and Orange Avenue Fort Pierce
Info: (772) 940-1145 Cost: Free
Concert: Injoy Roots Reggae Band Live at
Swampgrass Willy's
Fri, 9/28 10:00 pm
Swampgrass Willy's
9910 Alt A1A Palm Beach Gardens
Info: (561) 625-1555 Cost: $5
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Wed, Fri, Sat 6:30-9 p.m.
Riviera Beach Marina
200 E 13th St Riviera Beach
Info:(561) 881-9757 Cost: Adults $70;children
$35
Theater: Little Women
Fri, 9/28 10:00 am Sat, 9/29 1:30 pm Sun, 9/30
1:30 pm Fri, 10/5 10:00 am Sat, 10/6 1:30 pm
Riverside Theatre
Info: (772) 231-6990 Cost: $8
Exhibit: Glimpses of River History - Postcards
from the Past
Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour's Way Jupiter
Info: (561) 747-8380, Ext. 110 Cost: Adults $7,
children ages 6-18 $5, 5 and under free
ON-GOING EVENTS
(cont’d)
Exhibit: Art in the Atrium featuring Images of the
Galapagos
WHEN: Ends Fri, Oct 19
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat-Sun 9a.m.-7p.m.
Florida Atlantic University - Jupiter
5353 Parkside Drive Jupiter
Info: (561) 799-8547 Cost: Free
Exhibit: Ack, Ack, Ack and Through the Lens
Ends Fri, Oct. 19 Sun-Thu 8:30 a.m.-midnight
Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Florida Atlantic University - Jupiter
5353 Parkside Drive Jupiter
Info: (561) 799-8547 Cost: Free
Downtown Jazz
Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Downtown at the Gardens
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave P.B. Gardens
Info: (561) 340-1600 Cost: Free
Kids: Art Treasure Hunt
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sun 1-4:30 p.m. Ends Sun, Oct 21
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Info: (772) 231-0707 Cost: Free
Exhibit: From the Vault - Selections from the
Permanent Collection
Sun 1-4:30 p.m. Ends Sun, Oct 21
Info: (772) 231-0707 Cost: Free
Exhibit: David Hayes - Sculpture
Sun 1-4:30 p.m. Ends Sun, Dec 16
Info: (772) 231-0707 Cost: Free
Patrick Cochran Landscapes - A Global View
Sun 1-4:30 p.m. Ends Sun, Sep 30
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
Info: (772) 231-0707 Cost: Free
Festival: Jammin Jensen
Thursdays 5-9:30 p.m.
Downtown Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach Boulevard, Jensen Beach
Info: (772) 334-7755 Cost: Free
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WHILE YOU’RE W AITING
Universal Crossword
Edited by Timothy E. Parker August 4, 2007
ACROSS
1 African
antelope
6 Word with
“ice’’ or “six’’
10 “___ Magic
Moment’’
14 Do a tailor’s
job
15 Field
measure
16 Magazine
section
17 Head on
straight
20 Seemed to
go quickly
21 Shoe
widths
22 Overseas
money
23 Dark black,
to Keats
25 “You Light
Up My Life’’
star
27 1980 Neil
Diamond hit
33 Challenger
problem
part
34 Certain
photo order
(Abbr.)
35 Snakelike
fishes
37 Hardly Mr.
Right
38 Horror ville?
40 First name
among
Batman
portrayers
41 Seals the
victory
43 Vegas
opener?
44 Acid type
46 Where the
deer and
the antelope
play
50 Domain
51 W. Texas
university
52 Unrefined
55 Condor
condo?
57 Yard sign
61 Not the
least bit off
64 “Let Us
Now Praise
Famous
Men’’ author
James
65 Wind
indicator
66 Don
67 Rolls of
money
68 Collections
of anecdotes
69 “JFK’’
director
DOWN
1 “Carmina
Burana’’
composer
Carl
2 Stagger
3 “Ah … say
no more’’
4 In the
middle of
5 ___ Jima
6 Inventor’s
legal
document
7 Need
liniment
8 Kind of roll
9 It may be
tapped
10 Defeat
soundly
11 Time piece
12 Pay ___
mind
13 Lays down
“GET ON THE BUS”
the lawn
18 Gaseous
element
19 Gambling
town
24 Morass
26 Gateway to
Paris
27 Set of
points
28 Spinachlike
plant
29 Visible part
of a
television
transmission
30 Bank
robber’s job
31 “Home
Alone’’ boy
32 Street talk
36 Blackthorn
38 ___ vera
39 Celtic god
of the sea
42 Some tennis
strokes
44 “___ we
there yet?’’
45 Plans in
detail
47 Once,
formerly
48 Quiets
49 Bachelor’s
end
52 Bird pouch
53 Capital of
Latvia
54 Ripened
56 Sicilian
mount
58 Aware of
59 “Mila 18’’
author Uris
60 Force unit
62 Female
gametes
63 They patrol
the bases
PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER
© 2007 Universal Press Syndicate
www.upuzzles.com
by Matthew J. Koceich

James Collins

Transcription

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